This part is a replacement filter bypass cap for your refrigerator. If you intend to use an external water filtration system for your refrigerator, the bypass cap will allow you to do so. To use a filter bypass cap, simply screw it in where you would normally screw in the regular water filter. If you have a bypass system installed and your ice maker doesn’t make ice, your water dispenser doesn’t make water, or if there is water dripping inside your refrigerator, you may need to replace the bypass filter cap. This part is made of white plastic and is sold individually.
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Not dispensing water | Ice maker not making ice | Leaking
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Tracy L - March 3, 2020
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This was the easiest part I've ever ordered not really understanding very much about the part I ordered. It was amazingly easy and it arrived swiftly.
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Guy J - December 16, 2019
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great as stated ok
great as stated
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Charles M - April 11, 2019
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Wrong size.
The model number of my refrigerator was not listed on your website so I used the number closest to mine but unfortunately the part was too big.
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PETER M - October 30, 2018
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Simple non-moving part was priced too high.
Paid for expedited delivery, and it took too long to arrive.
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Robert M - September 20, 2018
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Water filter by-pass cap foe GE refrigerator
The water filter in the refrigerator was completely clogged. We could not get water and the ice maker would not fill. We snapped in the by-pass plug and our problem was solved. It took two seconds to make the switch.
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Harry W - September 12, 2018
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Fridge
Part was exactly what I needed
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Scott R - August 21, 2018
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No Picture part was already present
No picture so purchased a part I already have present on the appliance
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Mike N - August 10, 2018
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I never got my part been almost a month and having a hard time getting to talk to someone
August 13, 2018
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Thank you for leaving a review on the part ordered. I have sent you an email in regards to the order and the date it shows delivered. Hope to hear from you!
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Albert V - July 23, 2018
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part worked fine
The part was installed to bypass using filter
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Slow water flow from water dispenser.
Took out the MFW filter. Screwed in the MFW bypass. Dispensed several gallons of water. Saw good flow of water. Removed MFW bypass. Replaced MFW filter. Our water flow was back to normal.
Don from DYERSBURG, TN
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Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Leaking around filter bypass plug
Took old one out with my fingers. Put new one in with my fingers.
Roger from CAMARILLO, CA
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Replace water filter with bypass plug - filter is redundant with home osmosis system
If you have a reverse osmosis system for filtered water system in your home that also feeds the refrigerator, using another water filter in the refrigerator is redundant, so GE makes a Water filter Bypass Cap that allows you to run using the already filtered water without needing to expensive water filter. FIRST - using a phillips screw
... Read moredriver remove the toe kick plate at the bottom front of the refrigerator - two screws - one on each side of the plate that extends the entire width of the refrigerator. SECOND - Locate the water line (should be right in front) and the valve to turn off the water. Turn valve clockwise (right) until completely closed. Then test by attempting to fill a glass with water using the dispenser on the door. If any water continues to come out, continue turning the valve (without forcing it) clockwise until it has been turned as much as possible. If water still comes from dispenser, locate the source of the water line - most likely from under the kitchen sink. There should be another valve under the sink, or simply turn off (turn the cold water valve clockwise) until water cold water completely turned off. Test again as required. THIRD - clear the top right hand back shelf directly under the water filter screwed into the ceiling of the refrigerator in the rear top right side of the refrigerator. Place a small towel under the water filter, and slowly turn the filter 1/4 turn clockwise without using force. Continue turning until the full 1/4 turn is complete and the filter will drop down without pulling. Place the old filter upside down in the sink, thereby allowing the filter to drain any water present in the filter. FOURTH - remove the filter plug from package, notice notches in top of plug that align with gaps in the area where a filter would typically be screwed into the filter location in the ceiling above the top right shelf in the refrigerator. After aligning notches in the bypass plug with gaps in the screw mechanism, carefully turn the bypass plug 1/4 turn counter- clockwise - at which time the bypass plug should be firmly installed. FIFTH - Reverse step SECOND, and turn valve Counter-Clockwise until valve is completely open. Test to ensure no water is leaking from the Bypass Plug. SIXTH - Finally reverse step FIRST by reattaching the toe kick plate using the two phillips screws removed in Step FIRST. NOTE: The Bypass Plug is quite inexpensive, but after adding shipping from Canada - the cost is about the same as purchasing a new filter for the refrigerator. :-(
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Fred from LA QUINTA, CA
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Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
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no problem
I had lost the provided bypass filter plug. I decided to replace it with your part.
William from West Union, SC
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Less than 15 mins
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No longer needed water filters
Your website was very easy to use and the product shipped very promptly. It was great experience. Thanks!
Jeffrey from Williamsburg, VA
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Less than 15 mins
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GE Profile Refrigerator Plug for Water Filter
Called partselect and gave my model number for the frig. I wanted a filter plug because we did not need a frig filter. We have a whole house filter. They looked up the part, took my info, and sent it to me by UPS. It arrived fairly quickly and fit the frig perfectly. I screwed it into place immediately. It was the simplest order I hav
... Read moree ever placed and the salesman was very pleasant and proficient. If I have more issues with my frig, I will call partselect again. Just remember to turn off the water before you start.
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Linda from Liberty, NC
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Getting ice but not water from the dispenser
On the web site I explained the problem and the solution was immediate. I went to the installation video and was instructed how to install the double outlet valve. It took about 10 minutes to take out the old part and install the new one. I didn't have water immediately so I viewed comments by others and learned that I may have a froze
... Read moren line in the door. I tried thawing out the line and in about 3 hours and I had water. I figure I saved about $200.00 by doing it myself. Thank you partselect.com
Water if refigerator door is really slow. Ice making is really slow.
Used by pass filter and problem disappeared. Of course wayer is now unfiltered. This is a GE design flaw. Also replacement filters are outrageously expensive and do not last long. We have good water here and I'll stick with the bypass.
Fred from Edgartown, MA
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Mike
September 3, 2022
What is part #792 and how can I get one
Hello Mike, thank you for your question. The item 792 is the Refrigerator Water Filter Head part PS12727276. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hi David, thank you for contacting us. You may need to check the switch, part number PS8758429, and the ice maker, part number PS16220253. If these parts are not causing the issue, then we would recommend checking the main control board, part number PS11764047. We hope this solves your problem! If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Thanks again for your great question.
THE filter holder broke , item 205 which is part of 792
everyone says parts are no longer available then they gave new part no. WR17X10707 IS ALSO UNAVAILABLE
LOOKS LIKE I NEED TO FIND AN OLD UNIT AND GET THE FILTER HOLDER THAT WAY
ANY OTHER IDEAS WOULD BE APPRECIATED
For model number GSS25LGMF BB
Hello Darell, thank you for the inquiry! We recommend checking the Grommet, part number PS285096, and the Filter Bypass, part number PS12727272, which are a part of the Filter and Tube Assembly. We hope this helps, good luck with the repair!
